H2O Boot Camp

2022 NACo Achievement Award Winner

Charlotte County, Fla., FL

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About the Program

Category: Parks and Recreation (Best in Category)

Year: 2022

H20 Boot Camp was developed three years ago when staff noticed an interest in a more intense water aerobics program focused on adults. H20 Boot Camp was created to deliver a water based high-intensity interval training program to adults in Charlotte County wanting more than just the traditional water aerobics program. The class is just what it sounds like — boot camp in the water. Staff did numerous hours of research and watched YouTube videos to find some of the most challenging exercises in the water. Staff also added lap swimming to the mix to make it even more challenging. The purpose of developing this program was to give patrons what they wanted, a more challenging water-based workout. The outcome was all staff could hope for and now has 10-15 regular participants attending weekly. Participants love that the program really gets their heart rates up by combining strength training and cardio.